Can any of our Nat friends talk us through this exposition of the currency issue in indy Scotland?
This guy, a professional, er, mapmaker - but also "Convener of the Scottish Currency Group", has handily sketched out how the new Scottish pound will be established, and how the move from sterling will work. It includes gems like this:
"Your bank will contact you near the time and ask if you would like to re-mortgage into the S£, or take out new S£ credit cards and loans. The banks, Scottish Government and the Scottish Reserve Bank will run an information campaign."
So that's a doddle then. As someone on Twitter points out, there are 900,000 Scottish mortgage holders who need to be "contacted" and given advice on "remortgaging into the S£."
That's quite a long chat. Say two hours per mortgage?
900,000 x 2 hours is 1.8m hours which is 200 years, add in working hours and holidays it's more like 800-1000 years. If the banks get it together and have 100 dedicated teams working flat out on just this, day in day out, they could easily get in done in eight decades
They might, in fairness, shorten the process by speaking to the lenders of those 900k mortgages and ask them if they want to be paid back in S£ or Sterling. That might make the 900k discussions somewhat irrelevant.
Edit and oh, by the way, we don't have a Scottish reserve bank. Or any reserves to put in it.
Why would a bank offer the chance to redominate a loan into a different currency?
Remember most mortgages nowadays have been sold as a securtised asset to a pension fund or other investment fund
Exactly, there is absolutely no chance they would agree to the switch so it wouldn't matter what the borrowers thought. If they tried to make the transfer a matter of statute then the Banks would sue the Scottish government because the value of their assets would have been reduced by something like 20% in breach of Article 1 protocol 1 of the ECHR. It is utter madness by people who are so economically illiterate that they make Nicola look credible.
The problem with the referendum is that you then get people like Malcolmg who will argue that even though it's practically impossible it doesn't matter as Nicola and the Scottish Parliament will ensure its mortgages are fixed.
In the same way he believes that the UK government will continue to pay his pension.
I almost want them to vote Yes to see the eventual fall out but I don't think I can live in a diet of popcorn while laughing
Indeed. Many of my most valued party colleagues over the decades have been New Scots. But BritNats just don’t get how anybody could identify more with an irrelevant province than the mighty Fatherland.
Do you ever think "am I doing more harm than good?" before you post? You are a bloody great advert for your opponents.
I've been on holiday for the last week but someone did message me the other day and said Boris Johnson's decision to ignore the ping then deny it was a bit like Gordon Brown denying he had planned to call a snap election in 2007.
Don't take the piss with the voters is the message.
Brown chickened out of the snap election in 2007 after seeing the polling from Scotland
Wrong, it was the polling from middle England, they loved Dave and George's IHT plans.
Must annoy you that Scotland was the only place in the UK that saw Labour's vote share go up in 2010.
Oh, I forgot my place. Tugs forelock. Of course England is much, much, much more important than Scotchland. I’ll never make that mistake again Sir.
You have a very bizarre concept of what “annoys” people. Psychological projection.
It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014.
Civic and joyous Scottish Nationalism is just rubbish.
Says the civil, joyous British Nationalist.
You are Swedish/Scottish Enoch Powell.
You've exposed your vileness.
Yawn. Tory accuses opponent of Toryism of behaving like a vile Tory. Really, really impressive reasoning ability.
I'm not speaking as a Tory, I'm speaking as a brown skinned grandson of immigrants to this country who has to deal with this kind of bullshit from the far right.
I've been on holiday for the last week but someone did message me the other day and said Boris Johnson's decision to ignore the ping then deny it was a bit like Gordon Brown denying he had planned to call a snap election in 2007.
Don't take the piss with the voters is the message.
Brown chickened out of the snap election in 2007 after seeing the polling from Scotland
Wrong, it was the polling from middle England, they loved Dave and George's IHT plans.
Must annoy you that Scotland was the only place in the UK that saw Labour's vote share go up in 2010.
Oh, I forgot my place. Tugs forelock. Of course England is much, much, much more important than Scotchland. I’ll never make that mistake again Sir.
You have a very bizarre concept of what “annoys” people. Psychological projection.
It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014.
So you don't consider people who have moved to Scotland your fellow countrymen?
If they embrace their new country: yes.
If they don’t: no.
That’s how most nations on the planet work.
Our PBTories do find it hard to grasp the fact that the biggest ethnic minority group in the SNP is the English.
Indeed. Many of my most valued party colleagues over the decades have been New Scots. But BritNats just don’t get how anybody could identify more with an irrelevant province than the mighty Fatherland.
I've been on holiday for the last week but someone did message me the other day and said Boris Johnson's decision to ignore the ping then deny it was a bit like Gordon Brown denying he had planned to call a snap election in 2007.
Don't take the piss with the voters is the message.
Brown chickened out of the snap election in 2007 after seeing the polling from Scotland
Wrong, it was the polling from middle England, they loved Dave and George's IHT plans.
Must annoy you that Scotland was the only place in the UK that saw Labour's vote share go up in 2010.
Oh, I forgot my place. Tugs forelock. Of course England is much, much, much more important than Scotchland. I’ll never make that mistake again Sir.
You have a very bizarre concept of what “annoys” people. Psychological projection.
It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014.
So you don't consider people who have moved to Scotland your fellow countrymen?
If they embrace their new country: yes.
If they don’t: no.
That’s how most nations on the planet work.
Indeed. So why are the SNP so keen to have over100k EU citizens in Scotland who haven't applied for UK citizenship to vote in our referendum? Or is the answer just the blindingly obvious one?
Thank you for concurring with my explanation David.
The answer is indeed blindingly obvious: they have embraced their new country. The sturdy European credentials of Scots are easily recognised by folk who move from the mainland.
O/T does anyone know the best way of fumigating a suitcase that has been full of a week long holiday clothes that have been very sweaty, sandy, and dirty?
I've been on holiday for the last week but someone did message me the other day and said Boris Johnson's decision to ignore the ping then deny it was a bit like Gordon Brown denying he had planned to call a snap election in 2007.
Don't take the piss with the voters is the message.
Brown chickened out of the snap election in 2007 after seeing the polling from Scotland
Wrong, it was the polling from middle England, they loved Dave and George's IHT plans.
Must annoy you that Scotland was the only place in the UK that saw Labour's vote share go up in 2010.
Oh, I forgot my place. Tugs forelock. Of course England is much, much, much more important than Scotchland. I’ll never make that mistake again Sir.
You have a very bizarre concept of what “annoys” people. Psychological projection.
It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014.
So you don't consider people who have moved to Scotland your fellow countrymen?
If they embrace their new country: yes.
If they don’t: no.
That’s how most nations on the planet work.
Indeed. So why are the SNP so keen to have over100k EU citizens in Scotland who haven't applied for UK citizenship to vote in our referendum? Or is the answer just the blindingly obvious one?
Because they were allowed to vote in the last, as they werre rightly regarded as people contributing to Scotland.
It'sset in the the standard UK legislation for referenda.
Incidentally, talking of supermarkets, just been to M&S in Camden and there was no sign of any shortage of anything, except ready flaked parmesan. That's it.
Where are these empty shelves?!
The loss of the big Camden Morrisons is keenly felt. Used to be able to park up for 2 hours totally free, just get a packet of fags and a tinny, and go hang out by the lock for ... well for just under 2 hours. Pretty unique loophole now closed.
it hasn't gone forever. There's a new temporary version next door as they remake the old one. I liked it for the petrol station. There are very few around here, so it was handy
Yes but the big free carpark isn't coming back. Flats.
Car parks are an abomination. A blight on any city. Huge ugly blocks of land dedicated to storing transport. They could be housing, or garden squares, or parks, or happy playgrounds. I yearn for the day we can get rid of all of them
Multi story carparks are indeed a blight on so many levels.
I've been on holiday for the last week but someone did message me the other day and said Boris Johnson's decision to ignore the ping then deny it was a bit like Gordon Brown denying he had planned to call a snap election in 2007.
Don't take the piss with the voters is the message.
Brown chickened out of the snap election in 2007 after seeing the polling from Scotland
Wrong, it was the polling from middle England, they loved Dave and George's IHT plans.
Must annoy you that Scotland was the only place in the UK that saw Labour's vote share go up in 2010.
Oh, I forgot my place. Tugs forelock. Of course England is much, much, much more important than Scotchland. I’ll never make that mistake again Sir.
You have a very bizarre concept of what “annoys” people. Psychological projection.
It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014.
So you don't consider people who have moved to Scotland your fellow countrymen?
If they embrace their new country: yes.
If they don’t: no.
That’s how most nations on the planet work.
Our PBTories do find it hard to grasp the fact that the biggest ethnic minority group in the SNP is the English.
Indeed. Many of my most valued party colleagues over the decades have been New Scots. But BritNats just don’t get how anybody could identify more with an irrelevant province than the mighty Fatherland.
Anyway, it's a pleasant sunny day here in Scotland, with a refreshijng light breeze, so I'm off in a moment.
Yes, if I was a civilised Scottish fellow like you, but I had a fellow Nationalist venting full-on Blood and Soil Nationalism, I'd probably make my excuses and skip away
Can any of our Nat friends talk us through this exposition of the currency issue in indy Scotland?
This guy, a professional, er, mapmaker - but also "Convener of the Scottish Currency Group", has handily sketched out how the new Scottish pound will be established, and how the move from sterling will work. It includes gems like this:
"Your bank will contact you near the time and ask if you would like to re-mortgage into the S£, or take out new S£ credit cards and loans. The banks, Scottish Government and the Scottish Reserve Bank will run an information campaign."
So that's a doddle then. As someone on Twitter points out, there are 900,000 Scottish mortgage holders who need to be "contacted" and given advice on "remortgaging into the S£."
That's quite a long chat. Say two hours per mortgage?
900,000 x 2 hours is 1.8m hours which is 200 years, add in working hours and holidays it's more like 800-1000 years. If the banks get it together and have 100 dedicated teams working flat out on just this, day in day out, they could easily get in done in eight decades
They might, in fairness, shorten the process by speaking to the lenders of those 900k mortgages and ask them if they want to be paid back in S£ or Sterling. That might make the 900k discussions somewhat irrelevant.
Edit and oh, by the way, we don't have a Scottish reserve bank. Or any reserves to put in it.
Why would a bank offer the chance to redominate a loan into a different currency?
Remember most mortgages nowadays have been sold as a securtised asset to a pension fund or other investment fund
Exactly, there is absolutely no chance they would agree to the switch so it wouldn't matter what the borrowers thought. If they tried to make the transfer a matter of statute then the Banks would sue the Scottish government because the value of their assets would have been reduced by something like 20% in breach of Article 1 protocol 1 of the ECHR. It is utter madness by people who are so economically illiterate that they make Nicola look credible.
The problem with the referendum is that you then get people like Malcolmg who will argue that even though it's practically impossible it doesn't matter as Nicola and the Scottish Parliament will ensure its mortgages are fixed.
In the same way he believes that the UK government will continue to pay his pension.
I almost want them to vote Yes to see the eventual fall out but I don't think I can live in a diet of popcorn while laughing
For those who live north of the border its really not a laughing matter I'm afraid. These people are completely delusional about the consequences of their actions and reckless as a result.
Incidentally, talking of supermarkets, just been to M&S in Camden and there was no sign of any shortage of anything, except ready flaked parmesan. That's it.
Where are these empty shelves?!
There have been so many tales of Brexit and Covid related empty shelves these past 5 years I lose count. I couldn’t see anything missing in my out of the way village Co-Op down here in deepest East Kent. Similarly the posh farm shop. Maybe it will happen but there’s a lot of wolf crying at the moment,
There’s possibly some line item shortages around, and possibly a few outlets with larger problems of missed deliveries, but the issues that do exist are being massively amplified by anti-government partisans on Twitter.
As an anti-government partisan myself it does my head in that we have not learned that these exaggerated tales of catastrophe on Twitter do not work. 2016 should have taught us that. It’s so annoying.
It appears to be a consequence of so much political discourse moving online in recent years.
The problem, as you understand, is that a few hundred people catastrophising everything to each other on social media, doesn’t match with what the vast majority of people are observing in the real world. So when they do have something useful to say, they’re the boys who cried wolf.
In defence of Waitrose, it's the only supermarket where I can find the crucial ingredient for making proper carbonara: guanciale. It's a very fatty cheek bacon and its high fat content makes a far better sauce than any other bacon or pancetta.
The only other ingredients are pasta, egg yolks, pecorino cheese (not parmesan), black pepper and a pinch of salt in the pasta water.
"If I re-mortgage how does this work? You are best to ask your bank to do this during the Exchange Period, the first two months or so. That will avoid you having any currency fees to pay or any risk from exchange rate changes."
"After you instruct your bank to arrange an S£ mortgage you will complete the standard process of selecting a mortgage (fixed term, tracker, etc), an updated valuation if required and the legal paperwork. On the date agreed with your bank they will release the S£ funds."
900,000 mortgages calmly switching over "in the first two months". "Or so".
Luckily this process will avoid "any risk from exchange rate changes"
It doesn't matter. It doesn't have to be true, or even barely credible, it just has to have enough truthiness to enable enough people to deny reality until polling day. Then, if the Independence vote is won, that will be that. See, for example, Brexit, and the claims made in that campaign.
And even if you do win the argument on the detail, you've then lost it on positivity and identity, as you're the negative English person telling Scots they are too poor and too stupid to run their own country.
Just as with Brexit, winning a referendum on lies and nationalism will be the easy bit. Dealing with the almighty mess created will be much harder.
I've been on holiday for the last week but someone did message me the other day and said Boris Johnson's decision to ignore the ping then deny it was a bit like Gordon Brown denying he had planned to call a snap election in 2007.
Don't take the piss with the voters is the message.
Brown chickened out of the snap election in 2007 after seeing the polling from Scotland
Wrong, it was the polling from middle England, they loved Dave and George's IHT plans.
Must annoy you that Scotland was the only place in the UK that saw Labour's vote share go up in 2010.
Oh, I forgot my place. Tugs forelock. Of course England is much, much, much more important than Scotchland. I’ll never make that mistake again Sir.
You have a very bizarre concept of what “annoys” people. Psychological projection.
It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014.
In defence of Waitrose, it's the only supermarket where I can find the crucial ingredient for making proper carbonara: guanciale. It's a very fatty cheek bacon and its high fat content makes a far better sauce than any other bacon or pancetta.
The only other ingredients are pasta, egg yolks, pecorino cheese (not parmesan), black pepper and a pinch of salt in the pasta water.
I've been on holiday for the last week but someone did message me the other day and said Boris Johnson's decision to ignore the ping then deny it was a bit like Gordon Brown denying he had planned to call a snap election in 2007.
Don't take the piss with the voters is the message.
Brown chickened out of the snap election in 2007 after seeing the polling from Scotland
Wrong, it was the polling from middle England, they loved Dave and George's IHT plans.
Must annoy you that Scotland was the only place in the UK that saw Labour's vote share go up in 2010.
Oh, I forgot my place. Tugs forelock. Of course England is much, much, much more important than Scotchland. I’ll never make that mistake again Sir.
You have a very bizarre concept of what “annoys” people. Psychological projection.
It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014.
So you don't consider people who have moved to Scotland your fellow countrymen?
If they embrace their new country: yes.
If they don’t: no.
That’s how most nations on the planet work.
Indeed. So why are the SNP so keen to have over100k EU citizens in Scotland who haven't applied for UK citizenship to vote in our referendum? Or is the answer just the blindingly obvious one?
Because they were allowed to vote in the last, as they werre rightly regarded as people contributing to Scotland.
It'sset in the the standard UK legislation for referenda.
That's absurd. In the last referendum we were members of the EU and had treaty obligations determining when and for what they were entitled to vote. We no longer do and they aren't.
Incidentally, talking of supermarkets, just been to M&S in Camden and there was no sign of any shortage of anything, except ready flaked parmesan. That's it.
Where are these empty shelves?!
The loss of the big Camden Morrisons is keenly felt. Used to be able to park up for 2 hours totally free, just get a packet of fags and a tinny, and go hang out by the lock for ... well for just under 2 hours. Pretty unique loophole now closed.
it hasn't gone forever. There's a new temporary version next door as they remake the old one. I liked it for the petrol station. There are very few around here, so it was handy
Yes but the big free carpark isn't coming back. Flats.
Car parks are an abomination. A blight on any city. Huge ugly blocks of land dedicated to storing transport. They could be housing, or garden squares, or parks, or happy playgrounds. I yearn for the day we can get rid of all of them
Multi story carparks are indeed a blight on so many levels.
That’s an old Tim Vine joke. “Car theft from the multi-storey, that’s a crime on so many levels”.
Incidentally, talking of supermarkets, just been to M&S in Camden and there was no sign of any shortage of anything, except ready flaked parmesan. That's it.
Where are these empty shelves?!
The loss of the big Camden Morrisons is keenly felt. Used to be able to park up for 2 hours totally free, just get a packet of fags and a tinny, and go hang out by the lock for ... well for just under 2 hours. Pretty unique loophole now closed.
it hasn't gone forever. There's a new temporary version next door as they remake the old one. I liked it for the petrol station. There are very few around here, so it was handy
Yes but the big free carpark isn't coming back. Flats.
Car parks are an abomination. A blight on any city. Huge ugly blocks of land dedicated to storing transport. They could be housing, or garden squares, or parks, or happy playgrounds. I yearn for the day we can get rid of all of them
Yes fair enough and I agree in the abstract. But I used it a lot and got that thrilling 'beating the system' feeling. 2 hours free parking in Central London. In North London's equivalent of Soho. No checks. Not applicable for you since you could just easily walk there.
I've been on holiday for the last week but someone did message me the other day and said Boris Johnson's decision to ignore the ping then deny it was a bit like Gordon Brown denying he had planned to call a snap election in 2007.
Don't take the piss with the voters is the message.
Brown chickened out of the snap election in 2007 after seeing the polling from Scotland
Wrong, it was the polling from middle England, they loved Dave and George's IHT plans.
Must annoy you that Scotland was the only place in the UK that saw Labour's vote share go up in 2010.
Oh, I forgot my place. Tugs forelock. Of course England is much, much, much more important than Scotchland. I’ll never make that mistake again Sir.
You have a very bizarre concept of what “annoys” people. Psychological projection.
It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014.
So you don't consider people who have moved to Scotland your fellow countrymen?
If they embrace their new country: yes.
If they don’t: no.
That’s how most nations on the planet work.
It's really not "how most nations work"
Take Britain. My country
Unless you actively want to wreak violence on my country, out of some hatred, then if you live here permanently, you are British, and you are entitled to any lawful political opinion you care to hold. Even Scottish Nationalism.
You can call me anything you like Sean. That is your prerogative.
I've been on holiday for the last week but someone did message me the other day and said Boris Johnson's decision to ignore the ping then deny it was a bit like Gordon Brown denying he had planned to call a snap election in 2007.
Don't take the piss with the voters is the message.
Brown chickened out of the snap election in 2007 after seeing the polling from Scotland
Wrong, it was the polling from middle England, they loved Dave and George's IHT plans.
Must annoy you that Scotland was the only place in the UK that saw Labour's vote share go up in 2010.
Oh, I forgot my place. Tugs forelock. Of course England is much, much, much more important than Scotchland. I’ll never make that mistake again Sir.
You have a very bizarre concept of what “annoys” people. Psychological projection.
It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014.
Incidentally, talking of supermarkets, just been to M&S in Camden and there was no sign of any shortage of anything, except ready flaked parmesan. That's it.
Where are these empty shelves?!
The loss of the big Camden Morrisons is keenly felt. Used to be able to park up for 2 hours totally free, just get a packet of fags and a tinny, and go hang out by the lock for ... well for just under 2 hours. Pretty unique loophole now closed.
How are the Grand Union Walk Grimshaw houses down the back of the Sainsbury's looking these days?
I cycled along the Grand Union Canal today (going to see tinnitus increased since vaccine aged aunt). The canal is both disgusting and beautiful.
I notice one barge is selling coffees/breakfast just by the Sainsbury's.
"If I re-mortgage how does this work? You are best to ask your bank to do this during the Exchange Period, the first two months or so. That will avoid you having any currency fees to pay or any risk from exchange rate changes."
"After you instruct your bank to arrange an S£ mortgage you will complete the standard process of selecting a mortgage (fixed term, tracker, etc), an updated valuation if required and the legal paperwork. On the date agreed with your bank they will release the S£ funds."
900,000 mortgages calmly switching over "in the first two months". "Or so".
Luckily this process will avoid "any risk from exchange rate changes"
It doesn't matter. It doesn't have to be true, or even barely credible, it just has to have enough truthiness to enable enough people to deny reality until polling day. Then, if the Independence vote is won, that will be that. See, for example, Brexit, and the claims made in that campaign.
And even if you do win the argument on the detail, you've then lost it on positivity and identity, as you're the negative English person telling Scots they are too poor and too stupid to run their own country.
Just as with Brexit, winning a referendum on lies and nationalism will be the easy bit. Dealing with the almighty mess created will be much harder.
But this guy's argument is so risible I'm not sure it contains any "truthiness" let alone truth. Even the follow-up remarks from fellow Nats are awkward and hesitant. They know it is bollocks, and sounds like bollocks
In defence of Waitrose, it's the only supermarket where I can find the crucial ingredient for making proper carbonara: guanciale. It's a very fatty cheek bacon and its high fat content makes a far better sauce than any other bacon or pancetta.
The only other ingredients are pasta, egg yolks, pecorino cheese (not parmesan), black pepper and a pinch of salt in the pasta water.
That sounds great. I don't like spaghetti so I'd have it with chips. What's your view on that?
It could work, but you'd need to boil raw chipped potatoes to get the starchy water which you need for the sauce, before deep frying them - no oven chips.
Can any of our Nat friends talk us through this exposition of the currency issue in indy Scotland?
This guy, a professional, er, mapmaker - but also "Convener of the Scottish Currency Group", has handily sketched out how the new Scottish pound will be established, and how the move from sterling will work. It includes gems like this:
"Your bank will contact you near the time and ask if you would like to re-mortgage into the S£, or take out new S£ credit cards and loans. The banks, Scottish Government and the Scottish Reserve Bank will run an information campaign."
So that's a doddle then. As someone on Twitter points out, there are 900,000 Scottish mortgage holders who need to be "contacted" and given advice on "remortgaging into the S£."
That's quite a long chat. Say two hours per mortgage?
900,000 x 2 hours is 1.8m hours which is 200 years, add in working hours and holidays it's more like 800-1000 years. If the banks get it together and have 100 dedicated teams working flat out on just this, day in day out, they could easily get in done in eight decades
That spiel is pretty much a copy n paste of a SeanT post in 2013. All doubt removed.
But is this the new SNP currency position? That's what I want to know
Tell you what Sean, if you ‘fess up to your countless sock-puppets, I’ll give you a straight answer. (Although why you’re asking some random poster on an obscure blog what the party policy is of a political party with its own website is is a bit of a mystery to me.)
I've been on holiday for the last week but someone did message me the other day and said Boris Johnson's decision to ignore the ping then deny it was a bit like Gordon Brown denying he had planned to call a snap election in 2007.
Don't take the piss with the voters is the message.
Brown chickened out of the snap election in 2007 after seeing the polling from Scotland
Wrong, it was the polling from middle England, they loved Dave and George's IHT plans.
Must annoy you that Scotland was the only place in the UK that saw Labour's vote share go up in 2010.
Oh, I forgot my place. Tugs forelock. Of course England is much, much, much more important than Scotchland. I’ll never make that mistake again Sir.
You have a very bizarre concept of what “annoys” people. Psychological projection.
It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014.
So you don't consider people who have moved to Scotland your fellow countrymen?
If they embrace their new country: yes.
If they don’t: no.
That’s how most nations on the planet work.
It's really not "how most nations work"
Take Britain. My country
Unless you actively want to wreak violence on my country, out of some hatred, then if you live here permanently, you are British, and you are entitled to any lawful political opinion you care to hold. Even Scottish Nationalism.
You can call me anything you like Sean. That is your prerogative.
I am not British. That is my prerogative.
That's like saying you're not European. You are British regardless of the constitutional status of Scotland.
Incidentally, talking of supermarkets, just been to M&S in Camden and there was no sign of any shortage of anything, except ready flaked parmesan. That's it.
Where are these empty shelves?!
The loss of the big Camden Morrisons is keenly felt. Used to be able to park up for 2 hours totally free, just get a packet of fags and a tinny, and go hang out by the lock for ... well for just under 2 hours. Pretty unique loophole now closed.
it hasn't gone forever. There's a new temporary version next door as they remake the old one. I liked it for the petrol station. There are very few around here, so it was handy
Yes but the big free carpark isn't coming back. Flats.
Car parks are an abomination. A blight on any city. Huge ugly blocks of land dedicated to storing transport. They could be housing, or garden squares, or parks, or happy playgrounds. I yearn for the day we can get rid of all of them
They should all be underground. Though that might be a problem on flood plains..
Incidentally, talking of supermarkets, just been to M&S in Camden and there was no sign of any shortage of anything, except ready flaked parmesan. That's it.
Where are these empty shelves?!
The loss of the big Camden Morrisons is keenly felt. Used to be able to park up for 2 hours totally free, just get a packet of fags and a tinny, and go hang out by the lock for ... well for just under 2 hours. Pretty unique loophole now closed.
it hasn't gone forever. There's a new temporary version next door as they remake the old one. I liked it for the petrol station. There are very few around here, so it was handy
Yes but the big free carpark isn't coming back. Flats.
Car parks are an abomination. A blight on any city. Huge ugly blocks of land dedicated to storing transport. They could be housing, or garden squares, or parks, or happy playgrounds. I yearn for the day we can get rid of all of them
Multi story carparks are indeed a blight on so many levels.
That’s an old Tim Vine joke. “Car theft from the multi-storey, that’s a crime on so many levels”.
Indeed. I am claiming my recycling badge for the day.
At the risk of tempting fate, I almost, almost want to catch Covid now. Seems like the amazing vaccines are working. I don’t really want to catch Covid.
NEW: Sam White, who worked for Alistair Darling under Blair and Brown, to take over as Keir Starmer's chief of staff.
Completes New Lab reunion in his office: Matthew Doyle, Blair's frmr political director, director of comms. Deborah Mattinson, Brown's pollster, head of strategy
Taking an average of recent polls, the Tories are down quite a bit but Labour are only up slightly. The bottom two polls on the list have Lab on 34% and 35%, exactly the same as the two new ones.
Incidentally, talking of supermarkets, just been to M&S in Camden and there was no sign of any shortage of anything, except ready flaked parmesan. That's it.
Where are these empty shelves?!
The loss of the big Camden Morrisons is keenly felt. Used to be able to park up for 2 hours totally free, just get a packet of fags and a tinny, and go hang out by the lock for ... well for just under 2 hours. Pretty unique loophole now closed.
How are the Grand Union Walk Grimshaw houses down the back of the Sainsbury's looking these days?
Actually OK. They are well maintained. And at night they are beautifully lit up in multiple colours, which reflect off the canal
Still not sure I'd like to live in one - tiny windows?! - but they are certainly not slums
I viewed one once. Now around £10000 per sqm.
The industrial shutters and balconies were a genius idea. They need something for getting canoes onto the canal, though, and gardens.
I've been on holiday for the last week but someone did message me the other day and said Boris Johnson's decision to ignore the ping then deny it was a bit like Gordon Brown denying he had planned to call a snap election in 2007.
Don't take the piss with the voters is the message.
Brown chickened out of the snap election in 2007 after seeing the polling from Scotland
Wrong, it was the polling from middle England, they loved Dave and George's IHT plans.
Must annoy you that Scotland was the only place in the UK that saw Labour's vote share go up in 2010.
Oh, I forgot my place. Tugs forelock. Of course England is much, much, much more important than Scotchland. I’ll never make that mistake again Sir.
You have a very bizarre concept of what “annoys” people. Psychological projection.
It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014.
In defence of Waitrose, it's the only supermarket where I can find the crucial ingredient for making proper carbonara: guanciale. It's a very fatty cheek bacon and its high fat content makes a far better sauce than any other bacon or pancetta.
The only other ingredients are pasta, egg yolks, pecorino cheese (not parmesan), black pepper and a pinch of salt in the pasta water.
At the risk of tempting fate, I almost, almost want to catch Covid now. Seems like the amazing vaccines are working. I don’t really want to catch Covid.
I was thinking the same thing recently
If there is a nastier new variant in the wings, and you are double jabbed, it is almost better to get it now, have (very probably) a mild case, then recover, and be even more immune?
How much better we would have been if Brown had called that election. Underrated PM
He would have lost and we'd have had the same Tory/LD coalition just in 2007 rather than 2010. The British people would not have voted for Brown, the guy was a complete numpty.
Incidentally, talking of supermarkets, just been to M&S in Camden and there was no sign of any shortage of anything, except ready flaked parmesan. That's it.
Where are these empty shelves?!
The loss of the big Camden Morrisons is keenly felt. Used to be able to park up for 2 hours totally free, just get a packet of fags and a tinny, and go hang out by the lock for ... well for just under 2 hours. Pretty unique loophole now closed.
it hasn't gone forever. There's a new temporary version next door as they remake the old one. I liked it for the petrol station. There are very few around here, so it was handy
Yes but the big free carpark isn't coming back. Flats.
Car parks are an abomination. A blight on any city. Huge ugly blocks of land dedicated to storing transport. They could be housing, or garden squares, or parks, or happy playgrounds. I yearn for the day we can get rid of all of them
They should all be underground. Though that might be a problem on flood plains..
Agree 100%. It's amazing how it was thought for so long to be a good idea to take up valuable space in towns and cities by building them above ground.
When, say, a Tory like HYUFD comes out with some offensive position - like sending tanks over Hadrian's Wall - his fellow Tories are quite happy to denounce him, and distance themselves
When a Nat like Stuart Dickson comes up with 100% full-fat Powellite Blut Und Boden Scottish ethno-nationalism, his fellow Nats just murmur politely, or say nothing, or quietly tip-toe away, they do not call him out. Loyalty, or cowardice? Perhaps both
Genuine blip I think. Many people think the restrictions should still be there.
This is the most politically difficult time of the whole pandemic. The government can do little more on vaccines, and now need to carefully navigate the balance between economic damage and public health. They’re probably a week or two ahead of the people in this regard, but if Europe and the US have to start re-introducing restrictions as UK case numbers drop, then we’ll be back to 10 point leads.
At some point, the opposition are going to have to say what they’re for, rather than simply what they’re against. Last time the government fell, in 2019, the same party picked up and pushed forward under a new leader. Who’s to say that can’t happen again?
Right now Boris is leading the country, going against the polls, rather than having government by opinion polls.
Quite right too. We should all be hoping the right decision has been made and the end of restrictions can be permanent now without collapsing the NHS.
In defence of Waitrose, it's the only supermarket where I can find the crucial ingredient for making proper carbonara: guanciale. It's a very fatty cheek bacon and its high fat content makes a far better sauce than any other bacon or pancetta.
The only other ingredients are pasta, egg yolks, pecorino cheese (not parmesan), black pepper and a pinch of salt in the pasta water.
A civilised and knowledgeable PBer. What a lovely breath of fresh air. Only problem is, now I’m hungry.
Thank you Stuart. I think I am probably quite civilised and knowledgeable when it comes to feeding myself; I might even boldly venture to include enlightened and multicultural. When it comes to my politics, I guess we'll all find out soon enough..
Incidentally, talking of supermarkets, just been to M&S in Camden and there was no sign of any shortage of anything, except ready flaked parmesan. That's it.
Where are these empty shelves?!
The loss of the big Camden Morrisons is keenly felt. Used to be able to park up for 2 hours totally free, just get a packet of fags and a tinny, and go hang out by the lock for ... well for just under 2 hours. Pretty unique loophole now closed.
it hasn't gone forever. There's a new temporary version next door as they remake the old one. I liked it for the petrol station. There are very few around here, so it was handy
Yes but the big free carpark isn't coming back. Flats.
Car parks are an abomination. A blight on any city. Huge ugly blocks of land dedicated to storing transport. They could be housing, or garden squares, or parks, or happy playgrounds. I yearn for the day we can get rid of all of them
Multi story carparks are indeed a blight on so many levels.
I've been on holiday for the last week but someone did message me the other day and said Boris Johnson's decision to ignore the ping then deny it was a bit like Gordon Brown denying he had planned to call a snap election in 2007.
Don't take the piss with the voters is the message.
Brown chickened out of the snap election in 2007 after seeing the polling from Scotland
Wrong, it was the polling from middle England, they loved Dave and George's IHT plans.
Must annoy you that Scotland was the only place in the UK that saw Labour's vote share go up in 2010.
Oh, I forgot my place. Tugs forelock. Of course England is much, much, much more important than Scotchland. I’ll never make that mistake again Sir.
You have a very bizarre concept of what “annoys” people. Psychological projection.
It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014.
I do remembner Mr Cameron going on and on about blood in 2014 - how people like him should be remembered. Indeed if we are talking about blood and soil I recall that he spoke about how the sacrifices of the dead of the Somme demanded a No vote (and even then I don't think many on PB realised what a dog-whistle that was in Glasgow, where he was speaking).
PBers who don’t understand Scotland is not a new phenomenon.
When, say, a Tory like HYUFD comes out with some offensive position - like sending tanks over Hadrian's Wall - his fellow Tories are quite happy to denounce him, and distance themselves
When a Nat like Stuart Dickson comes up with 100% full-fat Powellite Blut Und Boden Scottish ethno-nationalism, his fellow Nats just murmur politely, or say nothing, or quietly tip-toe away, they do not call him out. Loyalty, or cowardice? Perhaps both
Bit bored after your fruitless (cheeseless?) search for flaked Parmesan are you?
In defence of Waitrose, it's the only supermarket where I can find the crucial ingredient for making proper carbonara: guanciale. It's a very fatty cheek bacon and its high fat content makes a far better sauce than any other bacon or pancetta.
The only other ingredients are pasta, egg yolks, pecorino cheese (not parmesan), black pepper and a pinch of salt in the pasta water.
When, say, a Tory like HYUFD comes out with some offensive position - like sending tanks over Hadrian's Wall - his fellow Tories are quite happy to denounce him, and distance themselves
When a Nat like Stuart Dickson comes up with 100% full-fat Powellite Blut Und Boden Scottish ethno-nationalism, his fellow Nats just murmur politely, or say nothing, or quietly tip-toe away, they do not call him out. Loyalty, or cowardice? Perhaps both
Bit bored after your fruitless search for flaked Parmesan are you?
For once in your PB life you could show a bit of backbone and say a fellow Nat is talking offensive nonsense
I've never known you do it, despite ample opportunities. Here is another chance
At the risk of tempting fate, I almost, almost want to catch Covid now. Seems like the amazing vaccines are working. I don’t really want to catch Covid.
I was thinking the same thing recently
If there is a nastier new variant in the wings, and you are double jabbed, it is almost better to get it now, have (very probably) a mild case, then recover, and be even more immune?
Yeah it's part of the considerations for having a summer exit wave. If vaccinated people catch this variant it just helps the push for herd immunity.
When, say, a Tory like HYUFD comes out with some offensive position - like sending tanks over Hadrian's Wall - his fellow Tories are quite happy to denounce him, and distance themselves
When a Nat like Stuart Dickson comes up with 100% full-fat Powellite Blut Und Boden Scottish ethno-nationalism, his fellow Nats just murmur politely, or say nothing, or quietly tip-toe away, they do not call him out. Loyalty, or cowardice? Perhaps both
Bit bored after your fruitless search for flaked Parmesan are you?
For once in your PB life you could show a bit of backbone and say a fellow Nat is talking offensive nonsense
I've never known you do it, despite ample opportunities. Here is another chance
In defence of Waitrose, it's the only supermarket where I can find the crucial ingredient for making proper carbonara: guanciale. It's a very fatty cheek bacon and its high fat content makes a far better sauce than any other bacon or pancetta.
The only other ingredients are pasta, egg yolks, pecorino cheese (not parmesan), black pepper and a pinch of salt in the pasta water.
That sounds great. I don't like spaghetti so I'd have it with chips. What's your view on that?
It could work, but you'd need to boil raw chipped potatoes to get the starchy water which you need for the sauce, before deep frying them - no oven chips.
When, say, a Tory like HYUFD comes out with some offensive position - like sending tanks over Hadrian's Wall - his fellow Tories are quite happy to denounce him, and distance themselves
When a Nat like Stuart Dickson comes up with 100% full-fat Powellite Blut Und Boden Scottish ethno-nationalism, his fellow Nats just murmur politely, or say nothing, or quietly tip-toe away, they do not call him out. Loyalty, or cowardice? Perhaps both
Bit bored after your fruitless search for flaked Parmesan are you?
For once in your PB life you could show a bit of backbone and say a fellow Nat is talking offensive nonsense
I've never known you do it, despite ample opportunities. Here is another chance
You lied about what he said.
Weedy trolling effort - nul points
LOL
You actually can't do it, can you? It's like some bizarre mental block
I've been on holiday for the last week but someone did message me the other day and said Boris Johnson's decision to ignore the ping then deny it was a bit like Gordon Brown denying he had planned to call a snap election in 2007.
Don't take the piss with the voters is the message.
Brown chickened out of the snap election in 2007 after seeing the polling from Scotland
Wrong, it was the polling from middle England, they loved Dave and George's IHT plans.
Must annoy you that Scotland was the only place in the UK that saw Labour's vote share go up in 2010.
Oh, I forgot my place. Tugs forelock. Of course England is much, much, much more important than Scotchland. I’ll never make that mistake again Sir.
You have a very bizarre concept of what “annoys” people. Psychological projection.
It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014.
So you don't consider people who have moved to Scotland your fellow countrymen?
If they embrace their new country: yes.
If they don’t: no.
That’s how most nations on the planet work.
Tebbit's cricket test for Scotland. I count as a foreigner in Scotland if I vote for the Union. Lovely.
Regardless of whether you are or you aren't one, why is being a foreigner such a negative thing?
Because people want to feel like they belong where they live, and the designation as a foreigner would mark me out as an outsider, at best a guest, a temporary visitor, if not worse.
In defence of Waitrose, it's the only supermarket where I can find the crucial ingredient for making proper carbonara: guanciale. It's a very fatty cheek bacon and its high fat content makes a far better sauce than any other bacon or pancetta.
The only other ingredients are pasta, egg yolks, pecorino cheese (not parmesan), black pepper and a pinch of salt in the pasta water.
That sounds great. I don't like spaghetti so I'd have it with chips. What's your view on that?
It could work, but you'd need to boil raw chipped potatoes to get the starchy water which you need for the sauce, before deep frying them - no oven chips.
Let me know what it's like if you give it a go!
Ah. Thanks but I fear that blows me out.
You could make it with pasta for those that like it and split a bit of the cheese/egg/pasta water/guanciale and fat into a different pan to make the sauce for your chips?
When, say, a Tory like HYUFD comes out with some offensive position - like sending tanks over Hadrian's Wall - his fellow Tories are quite happy to denounce him, and distance themselves
When a Nat like Stuart Dickson comes up with 100% full-fat Powellite Blut Und Boden Scottish ethno-nationalism, his fellow Nats just murmur politely, or say nothing, or quietly tip-toe away, they do not call him out. Loyalty, or cowardice? Perhaps both
Bit bored after your fruitless search for flaked Parmesan are you?
For once in your PB life you could show a bit of backbone and say a fellow Nat is talking offensive nonsense
I've never known you do it, despite ample opportunities. Here is another chance
🚨🚨🚨| BREAKING: Boris Johnson is to launch a new programme where the government tracks what people eat and how much exercise they do. And if people do well they get discounts and free stuff
Amongst those who identify as Scottish, a plurality of 45% support Scottish independence… followed by 38% who oppose it.
You missed a bit....
Compared to the general public, a much smaller proportion of those who identify as Scottish say they neither support nor oppose it (15%), indicating that the issue is much more polarised among Scottish people. Meanwhile, of respondents who live in Scotland—who may or may not identify as Scottish—41% oppose and 40% support independence, while a further 17% neither support nor oppose it.
In defence of Waitrose, it's the only supermarket where I can find the crucial ingredient for making proper carbonara: guanciale. It's a very fatty cheek bacon and its high fat content makes a far better sauce than any other bacon or pancetta.
The only other ingredients are pasta, egg yolks, pecorino cheese (not parmesan), black pepper and a pinch of salt in the pasta water.
That sounds great. I don't like spaghetti so I'd have it with chips. What's your view on that?
It could work, but you'd need to boil raw chipped potatoes to get the starchy water which you need for the sauce, before deep frying them - no oven chips.
Let me know what it's like if you give it a go!
Ah. Thanks but I fear that blows me out.
You could make it with pasta for those that like it and split a bit of the cheese/egg/pasta water/guanciale and fat into a different pan to make the sauce for your chips?
Or make it as a sauce to go with some parboiled roasted chips. The cooler water from the longer ago cooked chips would probably help by cooling the ban a bit before you add the eggs as you definitely don't want them cooked, just warm enough to melt the cheese. You only need a tiny bit of the starchy water, but it seems important in getting the right emulsification with the fat and eggs.
In defence of Waitrose, it's the only supermarket where I can find the crucial ingredient for making proper carbonara: guanciale. It's a very fatty cheek bacon and its high fat content makes a far better sauce than any other bacon or pancetta.
The only other ingredients are pasta, egg yolks, pecorino cheese (not parmesan), black pepper and a pinch of salt in the pasta water.
🚨🚨🚨| BREAKING: Boris Johnson is to launch a new programme where the government tracks what people eat and how much exercise they do. And if people do well they get discounts and free stuff
When, say, a Tory like HYUFD comes out with some offensive position - like sending tanks over Hadrian's Wall - his fellow Tories are quite happy to denounce him, and distance themselves
When a Nat like Stuart Dickson comes up with 100% full-fat Powellite Blut Und Boden Scottish ethno-nationalism, his fellow Nats just murmur politely, or say nothing, or quietly tip-toe away, they do not call him out. Loyalty, or cowardice? Perhaps both
Bit bored after your fruitless search for flaked Parmesan are you?
For once in your PB life you could show a bit of backbone and say a fellow Nat is talking offensive nonsense
I've never known you do it, despite ample opportunities. Here is another chance
There's no depths to which these angry Scots won't plumb to support their nationalist and separatist agenda. If that means "Scottish votes for truly Scottish people" then that's what they'll do. In @StuartDickson's world my parents aren't really British and their votes should count for less if at all because they weren't born in the UK.
The true face of Scottish nationalism. A racist movement supported by angry white Scottish men who's whole existence is small dick energy personified.
Can any of our Nat friends talk us through this exposition of the currency issue in indy Scotland?
This guy, a professional, er, mapmaker - but also "Convener of the Scottish Currency Group", has handily sketched out how the new Scottish pound will be established, and how the move from sterling will work. It includes gems like this:
"Your bank will contact you near the time and ask if you would like to re-mortgage into the S£, or take out new S£ credit cards and loans. The banks, Scottish Government and the Scottish Reserve Bank will run an information campaign."
So that's a doddle then. As someone on Twitter points out, there are 900,000 Scottish mortgage holders who need to be "contacted" and given advice on "remortgaging into the S£."
That's quite a long chat. Say two hours per mortgage?
900,000 x 2 hours is 1.8m hours which is 200 years, add in working hours and holidays it's more like 800-1000 years. If the banks get it together and have 100 dedicated teams working flat out on just this, day in day out, they could easily get in done in eight decades
They might, in fairness, shorten the process by speaking to the lenders of those 900k mortgages and ask them if they want to be paid back in S£ or Sterling. That might make the 900k discussions somewhat irrelevant.
Edit and oh, by the way, we don't have a Scottish reserve bank. Or any reserves to put in it.
Why would a bank offer the chance to redominate a loan into a different currency?
Remember most mortgages nowadays have been sold as a securtised asset to a pension fund or other investment fund
Exactly, there is absolutely no chance they would agree to the switch so it wouldn't matter what the borrowers thought. If they tried to make the transfer a matter of statute then the Banks would sue the Scottish government because the value of their assets would have been reduced by something like 20% in breach of Article 1 protocol 1 of the ECHR. It is utter madness by people who are so economically illiterate that they make Nicola look credible.
The problem with the referendum is that you then get people like Malcolmg who will argue that even though it's practically impossible it doesn't matter as Nicola and the Scottish Parliament will ensure its mortgages are fixed.
In the same way he believes that the UK government will continue to pay his pension.
I almost want them to vote Yes to see the eventual fall out but I don't think I can live in a diet of popcorn while laughing
🚨🚨🚨| BREAKING: Boris Johnson is to launch a new programme where the government tracks what people eat and how much exercise they do. And if people do well they get discounts and free stuff
In defence of Waitrose, it's the only supermarket where I can find the crucial ingredient for making proper carbonara: guanciale. It's a very fatty cheek bacon and its high fat content makes a far better sauce than any other bacon or pancetta.
The only other ingredients are pasta, egg yolks, pecorino cheese (not parmesan), black pepper and a pinch of salt in the pasta water.
When, say, a Tory like HYUFD comes out with some offensive position - like sending tanks over Hadrian's Wall - his fellow Tories are quite happy to denounce him, and distance themselves
When a Nat like Stuart Dickson comes up with 100% full-fat Powellite Blut Und Boden Scottish ethno-nationalism, his fellow Nats just murmur politely, or say nothing, or quietly tip-toe away, they do not call him out. Loyalty, or cowardice? Perhaps both
Bit bored after your fruitless search for flaked Parmesan are you?
For once in your PB life you could show a bit of backbone and say a fellow Nat is talking offensive nonsense
I've never known you do it, despite ample opportunities. Here is another chance
There's no depths to which these angry Scots won't plumb to support their nationalist and separatist agenda. If that means "Scottish votes for truly Scottish people" then that's what they'll do. In @StuartDickson's world my parents aren't really British and their votes should count for less if at all because they weren't born in the UK.
The true face of Scottish nationalism. A racist movement supported by angry white Scottish men who's whole existence is small dick energy personified.
The irony that occurred to me is by that definition Stuart isn’t Swedish...
NEW: people worry when they hear "40% of hospitalisations are fully vaxxed", but this chart shows that's actually good news.
The more people you vaccinate, the higher their share of hospitalisations, but the *total* number in hospital is a fraction of what it would otherwise be
In defence of Waitrose, it's the only supermarket where I can find the crucial ingredient for making proper carbonara: guanciale. It's a very fatty cheek bacon and its high fat content makes a far better sauce than any other bacon or pancetta.
The only other ingredients are pasta, egg yolks, pecorino cheese (not parmesan), black pepper and a pinch of salt in the pasta water.
When, say, a Tory like HYUFD comes out with some offensive position - like sending tanks over Hadrian's Wall - his fellow Tories are quite happy to denounce him, and distance themselves
When a Nat like Stuart Dickson comes up with 100% full-fat Powellite Blut Und Boden Scottish ethno-nationalism, his fellow Nats just murmur politely, or say nothing, or quietly tip-toe away, they do not call him out. Loyalty, or cowardice? Perhaps both
Bit bored after your fruitless search for flaked Parmesan are you?
For once in your PB life you could show a bit of backbone and say a fellow Nat is talking offensive nonsense
I've never known you do it, despite ample opportunities. Here is another chance
You lied about what he said.
Weedy trolling effort - nul points
Perhaps more to the point, "your fellow countrymen" is hopelessly ambiguous. It cane from a PBTory in the middle of a debate about whether the correct designation for the so-called British is, well, British (but as any fule kno that is hopelessly ambiguous in NI and the adjacent parts of Scotland and the correct answer is subject of HMTQ of the UK etc). And the only definition of a Scot in PBToryland is a blood definition (as seen by the constant chorus of demand to allow e.g. Mr Cameron a vote in indyref2).
So Mr Dickson was merely being polite in answering the question in the terms and mindset of the original questioner, and it hardly seems fair to monster him for that. Edit: Someone would complain - and PBTories most certainly do - if one uses a different definition of Scot.
In defence of Waitrose, it's the only supermarket where I can find the crucial ingredient for making proper carbonara: guanciale. It's a very fatty cheek bacon and its high fat content makes a far better sauce than any other bacon or pancetta.
The only other ingredients are pasta, egg yolks, pecorino cheese (not parmesan), black pepper and a pinch of salt in the pasta water.
When, say, a Tory like HYUFD comes out with some offensive position - like sending tanks over Hadrian's Wall - his fellow Tories are quite happy to denounce him, and distance themselves
When a Nat like Stuart Dickson comes up with 100% full-fat Powellite Blut Und Boden Scottish ethno-nationalism, his fellow Nats just murmur politely, or say nothing, or quietly tip-toe away, they do not call him out. Loyalty, or cowardice? Perhaps both
Bit bored after your fruitless search for flaked Parmesan are you?
For once in your PB life you could show a bit of backbone and say a fellow Nat is talking offensive nonsense
I've never known you do it, despite ample opportunities. Here is another chance
There's no depths to which these angry Scots won't plumb to support their nationalist and separatist agenda. If that means "Scottish votes for truly Scottish people" then that's what they'll do. In @StuartDickson's world my parents aren't really British and their votes should count for less if at all because they weren't born in the UK.
The true face of Scottish nationalism. A racist movement supported by angry white Scottish men who's whole existence is small dick energy personified.
The irony that occurred to me is by that definition Stuart isn’t Swedish...
Some Scandinavian countries are quite protective of their culture. A friend is on the track to become a Danish citizen - which requires learning Danish to a very high degree among other things.
So a bit of fun, what will Opinium say for the headline percentages? Get your predictions in early
Con 36%, Lab 36%, LD 9%, Green 7%.
This was going to be much where I put my prediction, so I will just copy yours
It would be delicious if Lab squeezed another 1% out of the LDs and Greens, and OGH could have an "I told you you so" follow up to the "back a Labour lead" threader of a few days ago.
When, say, a Tory like HYUFD comes out with some offensive position - like sending tanks over Hadrian's Wall - his fellow Tories are quite happy to denounce him, and distance themselves
When a Nat like Stuart Dickson comes up with 100% full-fat Powellite Blut Und Boden Scottish ethno-nationalism, his fellow Nats just murmur politely, or say nothing, or quietly tip-toe away, they do not call him out. Loyalty, or cowardice? Perhaps both
Bit bored after your fruitless search for flaked Parmesan are you?
For once in your PB life you could show a bit of backbone and say a fellow Nat is talking offensive nonsense
I've never known you do it, despite ample opportunities. Here is another chance
You lied about what he said.
Weedy trolling effort - nul points
Perhaps more to the point, "your fellow countrymen" is hopelessly ambiguous. It cane from a PBTory in the middle of a debate about whether the correct designation for the so-called British is, well, British (but as any fule kno that is hopelessly ambiguous in NI and the adjacent parts of Scotland and the correct answer is subject of HMTQ of the UK etc). And the only definition of a Scot in PBToryland is a blood definition (as seen by the constant chorus of demand to allow e.g. Mr Cameron a vote in indyref2).
So Mr Dickson was merely being polite in answering the question in the terms and mindset of the original questioner, and it hardly seems fair to monster him for that. You'd complain - and PBTories most certainly do - if one uses a different definition of Scot.
He said this:
"Max: It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014"
In defence of Waitrose, it's the only supermarket where I can find the crucial ingredient for making proper carbonara: guanciale. It's a very fatty cheek bacon and its high fat content makes a far better sauce than any other bacon or pancetta.
The only other ingredients are pasta, egg yolks, pecorino cheese (not parmesan), black pepper and a pinch of salt in the pasta water.
That sounds great. I don't like spaghetti so I'd have it with chips. What's your view on that?
It could work, but you'd need to boil raw chipped potatoes to get the starchy water which you need for the sauce, before deep frying them - no oven chips.
Let me know what it's like if you give it a go!
Ah. Thanks but I fear that blows me out.
You could make it with pasta for those that like it and split a bit of the cheese/egg/pasta water/guanciale and fat into a different pan to make the sauce for your chips?
Or make it as a sauce to go with some parboiled roasted chips. The cooler water from the longer ago cooked chips would probably help by cooling the ban a bit before you add the eggs as you definitely don't want them cooked, just warm enough to melt the cheese. You only need a tiny bit of the starchy water, but it seems important in getting the right emulsification with the fat and eggs.
The deal breaker is saying I can't use oven chips. No way will I be deep frying them in a pan full of volcanic spitting oil. That's not an option.
In defence of Waitrose, it's the only supermarket where I can find the crucial ingredient for making proper carbonara: guanciale. It's a very fatty cheek bacon and its high fat content makes a far better sauce than any other bacon or pancetta.
The only other ingredients are pasta, egg yolks, pecorino cheese (not parmesan), black pepper and a pinch of salt in the pasta water.
That sounds great. I don't like spaghetti so I'd have it with chips. What's your view on that?
Spaghetti is the king of pastas. I always knew you were a heathen.
It's not the taste I don't like, it's the faff. Have never mastered the twirl on fork technique. Chips so much easier. Just stab them and dip.
Oh, I like using pasta like cavatappi and fusilli for the same reason. That may make me a heathen in some Italian pasta circles, but I don't care. I love the way those pastas get coated by a good carbonara sauce.
When, say, a Tory like HYUFD comes out with some offensive position - like sending tanks over Hadrian's Wall - his fellow Tories are quite happy to denounce him, and distance themselves
When a Nat like Stuart Dickson comes up with 100% full-fat Powellite Blut Und Boden Scottish ethno-nationalism, his fellow Nats just murmur politely, or say nothing, or quietly tip-toe away, they do not call him out. Loyalty, or cowardice? Perhaps both
Bit bored after your fruitless search for flaked Parmesan are you?
For once in your PB life you could show a bit of backbone and say a fellow Nat is talking offensive nonsense
I've never known you do it, despite ample opportunities. Here is another chance
You lied about what he said.
Weedy trolling effort - nul points
Perhaps more to the point, "your fellow countrymen" is hopelessly ambiguous. It cane from a PBTory in the middle of a debate about whether the correct designation for the so-called British is, well, British (but as any fule kno that is hopelessly ambiguous in NI and the adjacent parts of Scotland and the correct answer is subject of HMTQ of the UK etc). And the only definition of a Scot in PBToryland is a blood definition (as seen by the constant chorus of demand to allow e.g. Mr Cameron a vote in indyref2).
So Mr Dickson was merely being polite in answering the question in the terms and mindset of the original questioner, and it hardly seems fair to monster him for that. You'd complain - and PBTories most certainly do - if one uses a different definition of Scot.
He said this:
"Max: It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014"
When, say, a Tory like HYUFD comes out with some offensive position - like sending tanks over Hadrian's Wall - his fellow Tories are quite happy to denounce him, and distance themselves
When a Nat like Stuart Dickson comes up with 100% full-fat Powellite Blut Und Boden Scottish ethno-nationalism, his fellow Nats just murmur politely, or say nothing, or quietly tip-toe away, they do not call him out. Loyalty, or cowardice? Perhaps both
Bit bored after your fruitless search for flaked Parmesan are you?
For once in your PB life you could show a bit of backbone and say a fellow Nat is talking offensive nonsense
I've never known you do it, despite ample opportunities. Here is another chance
There's no depths to which these angry Scots won't plumb to support their nationalist and separatist agenda. If that means "Scottish votes for truly Scottish people" then that's what they'll do. In @StuartDickson's world my parents aren't really British and their votes should count for less if at all because they weren't born in the UK.
The true face of Scottish nationalism. A racist movement supported by angry white Scottish men who's whole existence is small dick energy personified.
The irony that occurred to me is by that definition Stuart isn’t Swedish...
Any Scot who opposes independence is by definition, No True Scotsman.
In defence of Waitrose, it's the only supermarket where I can find the crucial ingredient for making proper carbonara: guanciale. It's a very fatty cheek bacon and its high fat content makes a far better sauce than any other bacon or pancetta.
The only other ingredients are pasta, egg yolks, pecorino cheese (not parmesan), black pepper and a pinch of salt in the pasta water.
That sounds great. I don't like spaghetti so I'd have it with chips. What's your view on that?
It could work, but you'd need to boil raw chipped potatoes to get the starchy water which you need for the sauce, before deep frying them - no oven chips.
Let me know what it's like if you give it a go!
Ah. Thanks but I fear that blows me out.
You could make it with pasta for those that like it and split a bit of the cheese/egg/pasta water/guanciale and fat into a different pan to make the sauce for your chips?
Or make it as a sauce to go with some parboiled roasted chips. The cooler water from the longer ago cooked chips would probably help by cooling the ban a bit before you add the eggs as you definitely don't want them cooked, just warm enough to melt the cheese. You only need a tiny bit of the starchy water, but it seems important in getting the right emulsification with the fat and eggs.
The deal breaker is saying I can't use oven chips. No way will I be deep frying them in a pan full of volcanic spitting oil. That's not an option.
Could cook the spuds, resewrving the water for the sauce and then slicing and frying the spuds in shallow oil?
When, say, a Tory like HYUFD comes out with some offensive position - like sending tanks over Hadrian's Wall - his fellow Tories are quite happy to denounce him, and distance themselves
When a Nat like Stuart Dickson comes up with 100% full-fat Powellite Blut Und Boden Scottish ethno-nationalism, his fellow Nats just murmur politely, or say nothing, or quietly tip-toe away, they do not call him out. Loyalty, or cowardice? Perhaps both
Bit bored after your fruitless search for flaked Parmesan are you?
For once in your PB life you could show a bit of backbone and say a fellow Nat is talking offensive nonsense
I've never known you do it, despite ample opportunities. Here is another chance
You lied about what he said.
Weedy trolling effort - nul points
Perhaps more to the point, "your fellow countrymen" is hopelessly ambiguous. It cane from a PBTory in the middle of a debate about whether the correct designation for the so-called British is, well, British (but as any fule kno that is hopelessly ambiguous in NI and the adjacent parts of Scotland and the correct answer is subject of HMTQ of the UK etc). And the only definition of a Scot in PBToryland is a blood definition (as seen by the constant chorus of demand to allow e.g. Mr Cameron a vote in indyref2).
So Mr Dickson was merely being polite in answering the question in the terms and mindset of the original questioner, and it hardly seems fair to monster him for that. You'd complain - and PBTories most certainly do - if one uses a different definition of Scot.
He said this:
"Max: It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014"
When, say, a Tory like HYUFD comes out with some offensive position - like sending tanks over Hadrian's Wall - his fellow Tories are quite happy to denounce him, and distance themselves
When a Nat like Stuart Dickson comes up with 100% full-fat Powellite Blut Und Boden Scottish ethno-nationalism, his fellow Nats just murmur politely, or say nothing, or quietly tip-toe away, they do not call him out. Loyalty, or cowardice? Perhaps both
Bit bored after your fruitless search for flaked Parmesan are you?
For once in your PB life you could show a bit of backbone and say a fellow Nat is talking offensive nonsense
I've never known you do it, despite ample opportunities. Here is another chance
You lied about what he said.
Weedy trolling effort - nul points
Perhaps more to the point, "your fellow countrymen" is hopelessly ambiguous. It cane from a PBTory in the middle of a debate about whether the correct designation for the so-called British is, well, British (but as any fule kno that is hopelessly ambiguous in NI and the adjacent parts of Scotland and the correct answer is subject of HMTQ of the UK etc). And the only definition of a Scot in PBToryland is a blood definition (as seen by the constant chorus of demand to allow e.g. Mr Cameron a vote in indyref2).
So Mr Dickson was merely being polite in answering the question in the terms and mindset of the original questioner, and it hardly seems fair to monster him for that. You'd complain - and PBTories most certainly do - if one uses a different definition of Scot.
He said this:
"Max: It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014"
Yes, despite all Carnyx's guff (and how disappointing from the most urbane Nat on here) what Stuart Dickson said is obvious: his "fellow countrymen" are Scots born in Scotland. That's it. Everyone else is not truly Scottish, not a "fellow countryman", and if they don't embrace Scottish independence they are..... God knows what he thinks.
At the core of Nat ideology is ethnocentricity and anti-Englishness. Twas ever thus. All the rest- from civic Nationalism to pro-EU sentiment - is transient fancy packaging designed to disguise this central and rather unpleasant ethos. We know this because the pro-EU thing is a completely new invention, given that a YES vote in 2014 meant instant departure from the EU.
When, say, a Tory like HYUFD comes out with some offensive position - like sending tanks over Hadrian's Wall - his fellow Tories are quite happy to denounce him, and distance themselves
When a Nat like Stuart Dickson comes up with 100% full-fat Powellite Blut Und Boden Scottish ethno-nationalism, his fellow Nats just murmur politely, or say nothing, or quietly tip-toe away, they do not call him out. Loyalty, or cowardice? Perhaps both
Bit bored after your fruitless search for flaked Parmesan are you?
For once in your PB life you could show a bit of backbone and say a fellow Nat is talking offensive nonsense
I've never known you do it, despite ample opportunities. Here is another chance
You lied about what he said.
Weedy trolling effort - nul points
Perhaps more to the point, "your fellow countrymen" is hopelessly ambiguous. It cane from a PBTory in the middle of a debate about whether the correct designation for the so-called British is, well, British (but as any fule kno that is hopelessly ambiguous in NI and the adjacent parts of Scotland and the correct answer is subject of HMTQ of the UK etc). And the only definition of a Scot in PBToryland is a blood definition (as seen by the constant chorus of demand to allow e.g. Mr Cameron a vote in indyref2).
So Mr Dickson was merely being polite in answering the question in the terms and mindset of the original questioner, and it hardly seems fair to monster him for that. You'd complain - and PBTories most certainly do - if one uses a different definition of Scot.
He said this:
"Max: It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014"
When, say, a Tory like HYUFD comes out with some offensive position - like sending tanks over Hadrian's Wall - his fellow Tories are quite happy to denounce him, and distance themselves
When a Nat like Stuart Dickson comes up with 100% full-fat Powellite Blut Und Boden Scottish ethno-nationalism, his fellow Nats just murmur politely, or say nothing, or quietly tip-toe away, they do not call him out. Loyalty, or cowardice? Perhaps both
Bit bored after your fruitless search for flaked Parmesan are you?
For once in your PB life you could show a bit of backbone and say a fellow Nat is talking offensive nonsense
I've never known you do it, despite ample opportunities. Here is another chance
You lied about what he said.
Weedy trolling effort - nul points
Perhaps more to the point, "your fellow countrymen" is hopelessly ambiguous. It cane from a PBTory in the middle of a debate about whether the correct designation for the so-called British is, well, British (but as any fule kno that is hopelessly ambiguous in NI and the adjacent parts of Scotland and the correct answer is subject of HMTQ of the UK etc). And the only definition of a Scot in PBToryland is a blood definition (as seen by the constant chorus of demand to allow e.g. Mr Cameron a vote in indyref2).
So Mr Dickson was merely being polite in answering the question in the terms and mindset of the original questioner, and it hardly seems fair to monster him for that. Edit: Someone would complain - and PBTories most certainly do - if one uses a different definition of Scot.
I made no such definition of countrymen. It was @StuartDickson who defined it as only those people born in Scotland. Quite simply this is the face of your nationalist movement. Blood and soil nationalism built on nothing more than hatred of the English.
The sooner you come to terms with what Scotland will become as an independent nation the better. You're already the most hostile nation to immigrants within the UK with the smallest proportion of people from immigrant backgrounds. The two times I've been racially harassed in London was by Scots, one a police officer and the other someone who seemed to take issue with the fact that I was on a date with a white woman (my then gf, now wife who rejected his advances).
I've been on holiday for the last week but someone did message me the other day and said Boris Johnson's decision to ignore the ping then deny it was a bit like Gordon Brown denying he had planned to call a snap election in 2007.
Don't take the piss with the voters is the message.
Brown chickened out of the snap election in 2007 after seeing the polling from Scotland
Wrong, it was the polling from middle England, they loved Dave and George's IHT plans.
Must annoy you that Scotland was the only place in the UK that saw Labour's vote share go up in 2010.
Oh, I forgot my place. Tugs forelock. Of course England is much, much, much more important than Scotchland. I’ll never make that mistake again Sir.
You have a very bizarre concept of what “annoys” people. Psychological projection.
It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014.
So you don't consider people who have moved to Scotland your fellow countrymen?
If they embrace their new country: yes.
If they don’t: no.
That’s how most nations on the planet work.
It's really not "how most nations work"
Take Britain. My country
Unless you actively want to wreak violence on my country, out of some hatred, then if you live here permanently, you are British, and you are entitled to any lawful political opinion you care to hold. Even Scottish Nationalism.
You can call me anything you like Sean. That is your prerogative.
I am not British. That is my prerogative.
That's like saying you're not European. You are British regardless of the constitutional status of Scotland.
I remember during the last Indy debate when Nats were INSISTING that an independent Scotland would not deprive anyone of British identity, as it is a proud regional identity like Scandinavia. The inconsistency is hilarious.
In defence of Waitrose, it's the only supermarket where I can find the crucial ingredient for making proper carbonara: guanciale. It's a very fatty cheek bacon and its high fat content makes a far better sauce than any other bacon or pancetta.
The only other ingredients are pasta, egg yolks, pecorino cheese (not parmesan), black pepper and a pinch of salt in the pasta water.
That sounds great. I don't like spaghetti so I'd have it with chips. What's your view on that?
It could work, but you'd need to boil raw chipped potatoes to get the starchy water which you need for the sauce, before deep frying them - no oven chips.
Let me know what it's like if you give it a go!
Ah. Thanks but I fear that blows me out.
You could make it with pasta for those that like it and split a bit of the cheese/egg/pasta water/guanciale and fat into a different pan to make the sauce for your chips?
Or make it as a sauce to go with some parboiled roasted chips. The cooler water from the longer ago cooked chips would probably help by cooling the ban a bit before you add the eggs as you definitely don't want them cooked, just warm enough to melt the cheese. You only need a tiny bit of the starchy water, but it seems important in getting the right emulsification with the fat and eggs.
The deal breaker is saying I can't use oven chips. No way will I be deep frying them in a pan full of volcanic spitting oil. That's not an option.
Just thought. Reserve a cup of starchy water next time you boil something starchy and put it in the fridge. You don't have to deep fry anything. Oven chips would be fine. I was just thinking about getting the starchy water.
When, say, a Tory like HYUFD comes out with some offensive position - like sending tanks over Hadrian's Wall - his fellow Tories are quite happy to denounce him, and distance themselves
When a Nat like Stuart Dickson comes up with 100% full-fat Powellite Blut Und Boden Scottish ethno-nationalism, his fellow Nats just murmur politely, or say nothing, or quietly tip-toe away, they do not call him out. Loyalty, or cowardice? Perhaps both
Bit bored after your fruitless search for flaked Parmesan are you?
For once in your PB life you could show a bit of backbone and say a fellow Nat is talking offensive nonsense
I've never known you do it, despite ample opportunities. Here is another chance
You lied about what he said.
Weedy trolling effort - nul points
Perhaps more to the point, "your fellow countrymen" is hopelessly ambiguous. It cane from a PBTory in the middle of a debate about whether the correct designation for the so-called British is, well, British (but as any fule kno that is hopelessly ambiguous in NI and the adjacent parts of Scotland and the correct answer is subject of HMTQ of the UK etc). And the only definition of a Scot in PBToryland is a blood definition (as seen by the constant chorus of demand to allow e.g. Mr Cameron a vote in indyref2).
So Mr Dickson was merely being polite in answering the question in the terms and mindset of the original questioner, and it hardly seems fair to monster him for that. You'd complain - and PBTories most certainly do - if one uses a different definition of Scot.
He said this:
"Max: It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014"
When, say, a Tory like HYUFD comes out with some offensive position - like sending tanks over Hadrian's Wall - his fellow Tories are quite happy to denounce him, and distance themselves
When a Nat like Stuart Dickson comes up with 100% full-fat Powellite Blut Und Boden Scottish ethno-nationalism, his fellow Nats just murmur politely, or say nothing, or quietly tip-toe away, they do not call him out. Loyalty, or cowardice? Perhaps both
Bit bored after your fruitless search for flaked Parmesan are you?
For once in your PB life you could show a bit of backbone and say a fellow Nat is talking offensive nonsense
I've never known you do it, despite ample opportunities. Here is another chance
You lied about what he said.
Weedy trolling effort - nul points
Perhaps more to the point, "your fellow countrymen" is hopelessly ambiguous. It cane from a PBTory in the middle of a debate about whether the correct designation for the so-called British is, well, British (but as any fule kno that is hopelessly ambiguous in NI and the adjacent parts of Scotland and the correct answer is subject of HMTQ of the UK etc). And the only definition of a Scot in PBToryland is a blood definition (as seen by the constant chorus of demand to allow e.g. Mr Cameron a vote in indyref2).
So Mr Dickson was merely being polite in answering the question in the terms and mindset of the original questioner, and it hardly seems fair to monster him for that. Edit: Someone would complain - and PBTories most certainly do - if one uses a different definition of Scot.
One recurring airhead PB definition of a Scot is someone coming from a nation of bottlers, apparently referring to Scots who voted no and would again in any indy referendum. Perhaps Unionist Scots with some self respect should consider how some of their fellow Brits look upon them, though I say that more in hope than expectation.
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In the same way he believes that the UK government will continue to pay his pension.
I almost want them to vote Yes to see the eventual fall out but I don't think I can live in a diet of popcorn while laughing
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/north-east/2050412/banff-and-buchan-conservative-chairman-resigns-over-alleged-racist-twitter-debate/
Anyway, it's a pleasant sunny day here in Scotland, with a refreshijng light breeze, so I'm off in a moment.
The answer is indeed blindingly obvious: they have embraced their new country. The sturdy European credentials of Scots are easily recognised by folk who move from the mainland.
Fantastic, a winning team
It'sset in the the standard UK legislation for referenda.
Enjoy your day!
The problem, as you understand, is that a few hundred people catastrophising everything to each other on social media, doesn’t match with what the vast majority of people are observing in the real world. So when they do have something useful to say, they’re the boys who cried wolf.
And even if you do win the argument on the detail, you've then lost it on positivity and identity, as you're the negative English person telling Scots they are too poor and too stupid to run their own country.
Just as with Brexit, winning a referendum on lies and nationalism will be the easy bit. Dealing with the almighty mess created will be much harder.
And 50% more Scots live in Wales than Welsh live in Scotland....In fact the only part of the UK which has fewer Scots than expats is NI...
“Car theft from the multi-storey, that’s a crime on so many levels”.
I am not British. That is my prerogative.
I notice one barge is selling coffees/breakfast just by the Sainsbury's.
- symptomatic infection: 88%
- hospitalization: 95%
- Death: 96%
Perfectly in line with UK and Canada. Israel remains an outlier so far.
https://twitter.com/marcotrizzino/status/1418843534086524928?s=20
Let me know what it's like if you give it a go!
I don’t really want to catch Covid.
Completes New Lab reunion in his office: Matthew Doyle, Blair's frmr political director, director of comms. Deborah Mattinson, Brown's pollster, head of strategy
https://twitter.com/Gabriel_Pogrund/status/1418938242850820112?s=20
The industrial shutters and balconies were a genius idea. They need something for getting canoes onto the canal, though, and gardens.
33 years old, now.
They do this when there's no change.
SLab 21%
SLD 19%
SNP 5%
Gawd bless our jellied eels.
... or Labour/LD crossover
... or more likely Labour nudge up a notch or two and the Tories ratchet down a notch or two.
If there is a nastier new variant in the wings, and you are double jabbed, it is almost better to get it now, have (very probably) a mild case, then recover, and be even more immune?
Richard Murphy @RichardJMurphy
I was just invited to do @gbnews and took the greatest pleasure in saying no
https://twitter.com/RichardJMurphy/status/1418942433413537797?s=20
When, say, a Tory like HYUFD comes out with some offensive position - like sending tanks over Hadrian's Wall - his fellow Tories are quite happy to denounce him, and distance themselves
When a Nat like Stuart Dickson comes up with 100% full-fat Powellite Blut Und Boden Scottish ethno-nationalism, his fellow Nats just murmur politely, or say nothing, or quietly tip-toe away, they do not call him out. Loyalty, or cowardice? Perhaps both
Quite right too. We should all be hoping the right decision has been made and the end of restrictions can be permanent now without collapsing the NHS.
I've never known you do it, despite ample opportunities. Here is another chance
Weedy trolling effort - nul points
You actually can't do it, can you? It's like some bizarre mental block
Amongst those who identify as Scottish, a plurality of 45% support Scottish independence… followed by 38% who oppose it.
Except they didn’t.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/majority-of-scottish-born-voters-said-yes-z7v2mmhc8nt
BoZo is a liberal...🚨🚨🚨| BREAKING: Boris Johnson is to launch a new programme where the government tracks what people eat and how much exercise they do. And if people do well they get discounts and free stuff
Via @Telegraph
https://twitter.com/PoliticsForAlI/status/1418944731434913803
Compared to the general public, a much smaller proportion of those who identify as Scottish say they neither support nor oppose it (15%), indicating that the issue is much more polarised among Scottish people. Meanwhile, of respondents who live in Scotland—who may or may not identify as Scottish—41% oppose and 40% support independence, while a further 17% neither support nor oppose it.
It is residents you want to vote, isn't it?
What could possibly go wrong?
The true face of Scottish nationalism. A racist movement supported by angry white Scottish men who's whole existence is small dick energy personified.
Yes, I'm a Rejoiner, and the sooner the better.
The more people you vaccinate, the higher their share of hospitalisations, but the *total* number in hospital is a fraction of what it would otherwise be
https://twitter.com/jburnmurdoch/status/1418952126244478977?s=20
So Mr Dickson was merely being polite in answering the question in the terms and mindset of the original questioner, and it hardly seems fair to monster him for that. Edit: Someone would complain - and PBTories most certainly do - if one uses a different definition of Scot.
"Max: It must eat away at you that your fellow countrymen bottled it in 2014"
Stuart: Except they didn’t.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/majority-of-scottish-born-voters-said-yes-z7v2mmhc8nt
Think I'll get some exercise!
Bye!!!
Or, more likely, does he really think you have to be born in Scotland to have a vote in any IndyRef past or future?
At the core of Nat ideology is ethnocentricity and anti-Englishness. Twas ever thus. All the rest- from civic Nationalism to pro-EU sentiment - is transient fancy packaging designed to disguise this central and rather unpleasant ethos. We know this because the pro-EU thing is a completely new invention, given that a YES vote in 2014 meant instant departure from the EU.
(b) He is a SNP member of long standing. That is the complete opposite of party policy.
The sooner you come to terms with what Scotland will become as an independent nation the better. You're already the most hostile nation to immigrants within the UK with the smallest proportion of people from immigrant backgrounds. The two times I've been racially harassed in London was by Scots, one a police officer and the other someone who seemed to take issue with the fact that I was on a date with a white woman (my then gf, now wife who rejected his advances).
Max meant "All the people resident in Scotland, all those entitled to vote in the indyref"
Dickson came back with "No you're wrong, those aren't my countrymen, my TRUE countrymen are Scots born in Scotland"
A telling glimpse behind the mask